RDN acknowledges 2024 World Optometry Week

_{Outreach Optometrist Kyriacoz Mavroleftos in Bourke}

This Sunday marks the start of World Optometry Week, 17-23 March, an annual event which shines a spotlight on the profession of optometry and the contribution of optometrists worldwide to increasing access to eye health care as a human right.

RDN's Outreach Services Program Manager, Amanda Masset said, "As we celebrate World Optometry Week, RDN would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the optometrists we are privileged to work with. Your commitment to eye health and patient care in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities is commendable. The Visiting Optometry Scheme (VOS) supported 69 optometrists to provide more than 14,000 occasions of service to patients across105 locations in NSW and the ACT during the past 12 months." 

VOS is funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care and administered in NSW and the ACT by RDN. 

This year, the World Council of Optometry (WCO) will celebrate the Week, and World Optometry Day on March 23, with the theme “Advancing Optometry’s Commitment to Global Eye Care.” 

If you can, take some time this week to learn more about RDN’s programs, clinics, and partnership programs, that aim to increase access to eye health services and improve vision and eye health in NSW including: 

• Western NSW Eye Health Partnership 
• Aboriginal Eye Health Coordination Program 
• Visting Optometrists Scheme
• Ear and Eye Surgical Support Program